A court in Magura, Bangladesh, delivered a verdict in a child rape and murder case on May 17, 2025.
– The child’s sister’s father-in-law, Hitu Sheikh, was sentenced to death and fined Tk 1 lakh.
– Three other accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
– The child’s mother expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, claiming the acquitted individuals were involved and had threatened her elder daughter.
– The state prosecutor expressed satisfaction with the main accused’s death penalty but plans to review the full verdict regarding the acquittals.
– The lawyer for the acquitted accused expressed satisfaction, stating the charges weren’t proven in court.
– The convict’s daughter alleged a one-sided trial, claiming their lawyer didn’t present their case effectively.
Report Date: 17 May 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
Bangladesh Feminist Archives 